Shimbashi Station is on the JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tōhoku, Yokosuka, and Tokaido Lines. It is also a connection point to the Toei Asakusa subway line for Haneda Airport (Keikyu through trains, ¥610, 30 min.), plus the Ginza subway line and the Yurikamome line to Odaiba. The multitude of lines makes it easy to reach from Narita Airport via the Keisei Skyliner and Yamanote lines (Yamanote line, change at Nippori, ¥2,080, 75 min.), Keisei limited express and Asakusa lines (Toei Asakusa line, change at Aoto, ¥1,100, 90 min.) or Narita Express and Yokosuka lines (change at Tokyo, ¥2,910, 75 min.).

Yoshinoya, the Japanese fast-food chain has several (at least two) restaurants close to the station, and Matsuya also has two restaurants near Shinbashi; get a bowl of rice and meat for ¥300-500. Very crowded at lunch-time (around 1pm).

The New Shinbashi Building, the triangular (and certainly not new-looking) building on the west side of JR Shimbashi station, has a multitude of dark, smoky, cramped izakayas in its basement levels. Not recommended if you don't like the smell of broiled fish.

Shabu-raku-tei (しゃぶ楽亭), (Shinbashi 3-5-11, 4 min from JR station). In the evening it's a medium-priced shabu-shabu joint, but you can get a huge lunch for only ¥1000 -- knocked down to a ridiculously low ¥800 on Mondays.edit

Ishii (いし井), 2-15-10 Shinbashi Minato-ku Tokyo (4 min east of Shinbashi station), ☎+81 03-3593-0141, [3]. A sake lovers paradise. Hidden in a small alley in Shinbashi, Ishii is a small izakaya that features the very finest selection of sake, fresh seasonal fish and an eclectic/creative list of dishes (try the corn tempura!). The owner speaks limited English but is still incredibly welcoming. Ask him for sake and food recommendations and you will not be disappointed.edit

Daigo (醍醐), 2-3-1 Atago (nearest station Onarimon), ☎+81 03-3431-0811, [4]. The name means "essence of milk", a reference to the Buddha's highest teachings, and this restaurant aims for the highest standards of shōjin-ryori (精進料理), the purely vegetarian version of Japan's refined kaiseki cuisine. Located within the grounds of the Seishōji temple, all meals here are elaborate, ten-course affairs served in private rooms with a view of the lovely temple garden. With dinner courses priced at ¥15,000-19,000 per person (plus drinks, tax and service), the experience doesn't come cheap, but it just might be worth it for an unforgettable occasion — and this is still only a third of what Ginza's kaiseki joints charge. Reservations obligatory.edit

Tokyu Stay Shinbashi, 6-20-1 Shinbashi, ☎+81 03-54011109 (fax: +81 03-5401-1107), [7]. Part of the Tokyu Stay chain, these hotels are popular with business travelers. The small kitchenettes, washer/dryers, and free LAN access in all rooms makes these good value.Singles start at ¥9,450, doubles at ¥17,850 per night. Slight discounts are offered for extended stays. edit

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